sleeping bag

noun

: a bag that is warmly lined or padded for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent

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Best Early Amazon Prime Day Camping Deals First-time campers and seasoned pros can save on outdoor gear, including plush camping pads and lightweight sleeping bags. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025 The most recent point-in-time count found more than 5,700 people countywide living in vehicles, tents or sleeping bags, and there are nowhere near enough beds for everybody asking. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025 Crafted from flannel-lining and classic water-resistant materials, this sleeping bag can hold up to most camping conditions. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025 When someone is sleeping in an unadorned conventional hammock, a thin layer of fabric is all that separates the underside of their sleeping bag from the chilly night air. New Atlas, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sleeping bag

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleeping bag was in 1850

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“Sleeping bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleeping%20bag. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

sleeping bag

noun
: a long fabric bag that is warmly lined for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent
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